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This has to be one of the funniest and enjoyable activities I have had in my life! It’s fantastic and it’s the only place in the world that does it. It’s bedn happening for well over 100 years and I hope it continues for many many more years. It’s completely safe and is just so much fun! A definite must do!

Date of experience: March 2018

Ask Lesley B about Wicker Toboggan Sled Ride

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Sometimes cynicism about 'touristy' stuff just has to go out of the window, and this is one experience where I'm glad we did it. Arrived on a cruise ship and declined all the organised trips, and the touts in the town, just strolled along the promenade to the Cable Car. Single tickets were €11 Euros for a pretty long ride with amazing views, up to Monte where we visited the church and had a drink at the café just below. The toboggan queue looked horrendously long but soon realised that it moves quickly once a truck load of toboggans arrives along with a bus load of drivers; our wait was only about 15 mins when there were at least 70 people in front of us, so don't be put off. €30 for two in a shallow basket on runners (there is a seat!), two drivers on the ropes and we were off! Thankfully it's a oneway street downhill but there are parked cars (and in our case, roadworks) to negotiate, and even crossroads where a guy stops the approaching cars, and whilst it's fun it's no white knuckle ride so suitable for all. As anticipated, there's a request for a tip but no obligation; same with the photos. Our driver offered to take one of us at the start. A drink in the sunshine on the café terrace - then we avoided the waiting taxis and headed along the road to the right towards the bus stop as recommended by other posters. Had just reached the bus stop when a taxi offered us €15 back to town, dearer than the bus but for 4 of us seemed worth it. Got a bit of history about the origin of the toboggans from the driver on the way down, and were dropped off outside the Market where we enjoyed a look round the fab displays of fish, fruit, veg, herbs&spices before enjoying another 'beverage' in the quaint Old Town with the painted doors and murals between here and the promenade.

Date of experience: March 2018

Ask embee58 about Wicker Toboggan Sled Ride

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It is not cheap but why not, you are only in Funchal once. It is one of those thing you want to have done when in Funchal. These rides was a convenient way for the rich people to get down to the city center back in the days so it was nice to have experienced it. What I can really recommend is once the ride is over, to walk the the last part of the hill down to the city center. The Toboggad sled ride takes you to two third of the way down, the last part you can walk or take a taxi. We walked straight down and it was a nice and easy walk along beautiful buildings and local houses.

By the way, once you are on the sled ride remember to smile for the guy running out on the street with a camera. I was not expecting that and thought it was a random tourist taking photos on us. The photo was so funny I had to buy it :)

Date of experience: February 2018

Ask StockholmPubCrawl about Wicker Toboggan Sled Ride

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